MS-1 Question Bank (12)
MS-1 Question Bank
Ms-1 Dec 2011
Dec 2011 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR
1. What is the impact of Organisation Structure and Organisation Chart in the functioning and efficiency of an organisation ? Discuss with examples the factors which influence the choice of the structure of an Organisation.
2. What is the role of Communication in the functioning of an organisation ? Explain with examples various channels of communication in an organisational set-up.
3. Why do people generally resist change ? Do personal factors of employees play role in this process ? Briefly discuss the common coping strategies for change. Explain with examples.
4. Define delegation. What are the basic assumptions of delegation of authority, and
problems faced in doing so in an organisational set-up ? Explain with suitable examples.
5. Write, short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Group formation
(b) Conflict handling strategies
(c) Span of control and managerial levels
(d) Building Inter-personal skills
(e) Determinants of organisational climate
MS-1 June 2010
June, 2010 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR
SECTION - A
1.'An organisation structure designed to suit its requirements through efficient groupings only, may not achieve the desired goals. Functional integration of these efficient groupings directed towards organisational objectives, therefore, assumes greater significance.'.Elaborate this statement and discuss the underlying issues with suitable examples.
2.Explain the term 'Bounded Rationality'. What are the factors leading to bounded rationality and satisficing decisions ? Discuss.
3.Discuss how the importance of characteristics of managerial ethos helps in maintaining
culture in an organisational set-up ?
4.What are the methods of control ? Discuss the policies and design choices available in control. Explain with suitable example.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
i) Modes of conflict management
ii) Process of organisational change
iii) Types of groups
iv) Communication Process
(v) Inter personal relations
Ms-1 Dec 2010
Dec 2010 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR
1. What are the various skills a manager requires in an organisational set up. Briefly describe with suitable examples.
2. What are the different steps in Decision-making ? Discuss various road blocks and
ways to overcome these barriers for effective managerial decision-making. Explain with examples.
3. How does conflict impact the functioning of individuals, groups and organisations. Briefly explain with examples.
4. Identify the formal and informal organisations ? Discuss the bases for differentiation of tasks and activities within an organisation ? Explain with suitable examples.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) The MBO Process.
(b) Mission and Objectives.
(c) Any two leadership styles.
(d) Channels of Communication.
(e) Pre-requisites for effective delegation
